Go figure! Christina Aguilera goes hell for leather in group judges performance after The Voice scores a staggering 38m viewers

It had the highest ratings for a non-sports telecast on any network in six years, and The Voice clearly started as it means to go on.

The NBC singing competition series' sophomore season kicked off on Sunday night after the Super Bowl with 37.6 million viewers.

Tonight's two-hour episode aimed to top that, given the emotional stories and talent of its contestants, as well as the stellar group performance put on by coaches Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine and Cee-Lo Green.

The Voice: Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton helped The Voice have the highest numbers of any non-sports show in six years

Little red corvette? Cee-Lo Green and Adam Levine rock out to a medley of Prince songs

Maroon 5 frontman Levinelent his falsetto to I Want to be Your Lover, while Gnarls Barkley singer Green led the group in a glittery red jumpsuit.

Her trademark red lipstick and fake
lashes were still in place, though she did kick the evening off with a
Kate Middleton-style fascinator perched atop her head.

The judges stole the show, though the talent all four gained tonight was strong.

The most impressive contestant may have been Jermaine Paul, Alicia Keys' longtime background vocalist.

He
learned about The Voice from his daughter and decided it was a smart
move, because he needed 'a leap of faith to give myself the chance to be
a solo act.'

Alciia's boy has The Voice: Jermaine Paul sings Complicated and goes Team Blake

It's Ms. Keys if you please: Alicia Keys' backup singer decided to break out on his own

She actually sends him a video message via Carson Daly, wishing him good luck and telling him it's 'his time to shine.'

After wowing the room with his rendition of Avril Lavigne's Complicated, he's coveted by both Cee-Lo and Blake.

He wants to know what both men will do to 'keep him.'

Though
Cee-Lo seems ready to fight for him, Blake keeps it real, saying:
'Keeping yourself around is up to you. I'd love to be your coach but I'm
not going to say the word 'keep. That would be a lie. That's something
Adam would say.'

Walk The Line: Haley and Leland opt go to Team Christina after singing Tom Petty's American Girl

In your face! Christina gets up on her high horse when The Line choose her over any of the boys

Xtina's knuckleduster: The Fighter singer could so some serious damage with this ring

Jermaine chooses Blake, who afterwards says, 'No one has owned this room the way Jermaine did.'

The first duo of the season, adorable and platonic Hailey and Leland of The Line, sang Tom Petty's American Girl.

They were immediately coveted by each of the judges, though Blake was the first to slap his buzzer down.

Though Adam begged: I loved your energy. I want to be part of that energy very badly', the twosome opted for Christina instead.

Special delivery: Carson Daly personally invites Jamar Rogers to try out for The Voice

Singing his heart out: The former drug addict sang the White Stripes Seven Nation Army

So happy: Rogers couldn't resist hugging Cee-Lo, who happens to be one of his inspirations

In a one-on-one segment, Blake says: 'I actually feel bad for them. I think they were fooled by flash and boobs.'

Next up was Jamar Rogers, who received a hand-delivered invitation to try out for the show from host Carson Daly.

The once homeless former drug addict reveals that he's HIV positive but that he hasn't let it ruin his life.

'There is beauty that comes from ashes. You can have a second chance if you want one,' he says.

Country star in the making: Gwen Sebastian chose to sing Sugarland's Stay

Team Blake! Gwen chose Team Blake because she loves country music

The
singer, who cites Cee-Lo as one of his inspriations, launches into an
amazing version of The White Stripes' Seven Nation Army and is beyond
ecstatic when Green becomes his mentor.

At 37, North Dakota resident Gwen Sebastian hadn't had much luck in the music industry, but that might be about to change.

After
singing Stay by Sugarland, she impresses Blake Shelton enough that he
gushes: 'You're a great country vocalist. You've got every quality.'

Inevitably, she chooses him, saying: 'My heart is country and Blake, I would be honoured to be on your team.'

Never too old to raise your voice: At 50, Kim Yarborough is the show's oldest contestant

Tell me something good: After performing Tell Me Something Good, this Chaka Kahn look-a-like chose to be on Team Adam

50-year-old
Kim Yarborough of Los Angeles is the oldest contestant and says she's
struggled to make a career and name for herself for years.

She excites Adam to no end, who insists that she isn't who she says she is.

'No, [your name isn't Kim]. It's Chaka Khan, baby.' he squeals.

He and Christina appear to have made peace, unlike their rivalry of last year.

Gesturing
towards the Ain't No Better Man singer, he says: 'This divalicous woman
picked you as well, so we're going to fight over you like children.'

Gunning for the military girl: Carson Daly discovered Angie Johnson on Youtube

Heartbreaker? The Air Force gal let her voice wail on Pat Benatar's Heartbreaker

Dr. Evil: Cee-Lo and his weird white cat chose Angie to be on his team

She chooses Adam, and he looks beyond ecstatic as he engulfs her in a massive hug and murmurs, 'You're amazing.'

Air Force member Angie Johnson is the next contestant.

She became a YouTube sensation after performing for her fellow troops in the Air Force band in the Middle East.

Carson Daly discovered her and suggested, via Twitter, that she try out.

Cee Lo becomes her mentor-to-be after he enjoys her rocking performance to Pat Benatar's Heartbreaker.

A rare duck: Lindsey Pavao wowed the mentors with her version of Trey Songz's Say Aah

Lindsey's got a fan: Xtina was the first to press her buzzer in Lindsey's favour

A warm embrace: Christina tells Lindsey 'I just want to play with you'

Lindsey
Pavao may be one of the most diverse contestants of the evening, a
beautiful girl with a half-shorn head who decides to sing an
uncharacteristic cover of Trey Songz Say Aah.

Christina is the first to hit her buzzer and spends the entire song dancing and singing along.